Skip Hire Frequently Asked Questions

Our range of services includes:

• Fixed skip hire
• Wait & Load Service

These services cater to both commercial and domestic waste removal needs.

Items that are typically allowed to be placed in a skip include

• Household items such as cardboard boxes, furniture, clothes, and toys
• Construction materials like rubble and wire meshing
• Garden waste
• Non-hazardous and non-environmentally harmful materials

See our page ‘what can’t i put in a skip’ for more information.

Whether you need a skip for garden clear-outs, light demolition projects like shed removal, or home and office clear-outs, we have ideal skip hire for all project types.

Items that are not suitable for disposal in our skips are usually those that pose a risk to people or the environment. 

Being a family-run, eco-friendly business, the well-being of our team and the environment is one of our top priorities. So we always suggest avoiding putting hazardous materials like asbestos, chemicals, paints, solvents, batteries, and electronics into a skip, as these are usually prohibited.

We offer a range of skip sizes for rental, from as small as 2 yard skip to as large as 16 yard skip. Thanks to our variety of skip sizes, we ensure that all your domestic and business waste collection is made easy with Throw & Tow Eco skips.

The appropriate skip size depends on the volume and type of waste you need to dispose of. Our skips size guide can provide you with guidance, but if you’re still uncertain about the right size, feel free to give us a call for expert advice or send us an email. We’re here to assist you in making the best choice for your waste removal needs.

Rather than simply stacking items, place them layer by layer to maximize space. Be careful not to overload your skip during the loading process. 

Overloading carries the risk of items spilling out, so it’s essential to select the appropriate skip size. For more information see our Trade site tips page here.

You have the flexibility to keep the skip for as long as you need, with the standard hire period typically ranging from one to 14 days. If required you can extend the hire period.

The choice of service depends on your specific property clearance requirements. For larger projects fixed skips come in various sizes to accommodate the different amounts of waste.

After we collect waste in our eco-friendly skips, we carefully sort through it by hand ensuring that everything is put to good use. Usable items are given to lower-income families and charities, while items that can’t be donated are recycled or repurposed responsibly.

We take pride in our eco-friendly approach to Exeter waste removal. When you opt for our eco-friendly waste removal services from Throw & Tow Eco Skips, not only will you have peace of mind about where your waste will be taken. You will also be safe in the knowledge that we aim to send zero waste to landfill.

Depending on where your project is taking place, you can store your skip in a place that best suits your project.

On your driveway, the road outside your home, your back garden or your company’s car park.

The price of skip hire depends on the size of the skip you choose. See our article “How much for local skip hire” for more information.